Shivakumar Sworn In as Karnataka Chief Minister

22 UPDATES · 17 DAYS · 3 JUN 2026 — 19 JUN 2026

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Latest · 19 Jun 2026

Karnataka's government is implementing stricter measures to monitor and verify beneficiaries of its guarantee schemes.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the inauguration and early actions of D.K. Shivakumar as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, including his personal and political gestures, and the reactions and analyses of these events; It excludes other actions by D.K. Shivakumar, B.S. Yediyurappa, H.D. Deve Gowda, and the Congress party unless they are direct developments of this inauguration and its immediate aftermath.

The full story, from the beginning

3Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

How the D-day unfolded for DKS, reaching across political divide

The Hindu

D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026, alongside G. Parameshwara as Deputy Chief Minister.

NDTV

DK Shivakumar was appointed Chief Minister of Karnataka after a successful campaign that leveraged his grassroots political skills and Delhi network.

Indian Express

D K Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka's 24th chief minister, forming a cabinet of 13 members.

NDTV

Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar faces public and family expectations as he begins implementing infrastructure improvements and plans for future elections.

4Jun

NDTV

Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar invoked the revered saint Veera Gangadhara Ajjayya during his oath ceremony.

NDTV

Karnataka's cabinet underwent a restructuring with DK Shivakumar retaining key portfolios and Priyank Kharge assuming the home department.

The Hindu

Karnataka's new Chief Minister, Shivakumar, allocated cabinet portfolios, but the distribution sparked discontent among some ministers.

The Hindu

Karnataka's new Chief Minister, Shivakumar, assigned cabinet portfolios, but the allocation of the Bengaluru Development portfolio remains contested.

Indian Express

Newly elected Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is grappling with cabinet portfolio assignments, leading to resignations and dissatisfaction among ministers.

Indian Express

Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka cabinet after being denied the Bengaluru Development portfolio.

5Jun

The Hindu

Senior Congress legislator Ramalinga Reddy resigned from his position after being denied the Bengaluru Development portfolio by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

6Jun

The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar resolved a crisis caused by Ramalinga Reddy's resignation over portfolio allocation through marathon discussions.

Indian Express

Karnataka Congress leaders resolved a government crisis triggered by Ramalinga Reddy's resignation, granting him the Irrigation Ministry.

7Jun

Indian Express

A panel has been formed to investigate two large-scale solid waste management contracts awarded in Karnataka, raising concerns about cost overruns and potential financial risks.

Indian Express

A panel has been formed to investigate two large-scale solid waste management contracts awarded during Siddaramaiah's tenure, raising concerns about cost overruns and potential vendor lock-in.

9Jun

Indian Express

Krishna Byre Gowda, the newly appointed Bengaluru development minister, has yet to assume his role due to confusion over the scope of his portfolio.

The Hindu

Karnataka's Minister for Bengaluru Development, Krishna Byre Gowda, is dissatisfied with his truncated portfolio and has voiced his concerns to Congress Central leadership.

10Jun

Indian Express

Shivakumar's tenure as Karnataka CM will be scrutinized for its impact on public good versus private profit, given ongoing legal challenges and protests.

14Jun

Indian Express

Karnataka's Chief Minister defended the reapplication process for Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyothi, citing beneficiary document fraud as the reason.

15Jun

The Hindu

Vijayendra, state president of the BJP in Karnataka, accuses the Congress government of failing to implement its guarantee schemes and restricts beneficiaries.

19Jun

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Karnataka's government is implementing stricter measures to monitor and verify beneficiaries of its guarantee schemes.

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